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Marcus Tullius Cicero

Great is the power of habit. It teaches us to bear fatigue and to despise wounds and pain.

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Habits shape our ability to endure tiredness and ignore discomfort because they condition our minds and bodies over time. This means that repeated actions make it easier to handle challenges that would otherwise feel overwhelming.

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